Research and Academic Positions at Heriot-Watt University, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. United Kingdom
Research Associate in flow control algorithmsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The applicant will join a world leading research group at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering (IGE) at Heriot-Watt University (HWU) with opportunities for collaboration with researchers working on various machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in the geosciences.Research Associate in flow control algorithms
Research Associate in Solid-State Quantum PhotonicsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The Quantum Photonics Laboratory seeks a talented and highly motivated scientist to undertake research on quantum information communication technologies using III-V quantum dots as solid-state spin-photon interfaces. Significant goals include developing applications in quantum optics and quantum communication protocols using indistinguishable single photon sources at telecom wavelengths, investigating dephasing mechanisms and engineering extended coherence for spin-photon interfaces, generating entanglement between similar or disparate quantum systems. The work will benefit from close interactions with Alessandro Fedrizzi’s quantum optics group
Research Associate Medical Device ManufactureEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
This is a pilot project under the Heriot-Watt University Platform Grant in the manufacture of medical devices (4MD) https://4md.hw.ac.uk/ . The project is a collaboration between two research areas in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences in biomedical engineering and advanced manufacturing.Research Associate Medical Device Manufactures
The award-winning Institute of Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research seeks an experienced researcher to bring about positive change by shining a light on the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people facing homelessness and bringing forward solutions to tackle racial discrimination and inequality in housing and homelessness.. Given the nature of this project we are particularly interested in receiving applications from suitable applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.Research Associate – Homelessness and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups
Research Associate in Deep Learning and Optimisation for Extreme-Scale Computational Imaging
The BASP group is developing cutting-edge research on all aspects of computational imaging, from theory and algorithms, to applications in astronomy and medicine and are currently recruiting multiple postdoctoral research associates for research on deep learning and optimisation for extreme-scale computational imaging. Dr Wiaux is a Professor in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at HWU. He is also Honorary fellow at the School of Informatics of the University of Edinburgh (UoE), and Academic Guest at the Signal Processing Laboratories of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).Research Associate in Deep Learning and Optimisation for Extreme-Scale Computational Imaging
Research Associate in Theoretical Chemistry
A research position in theoretical chemistry is available. Specifically, the candidate will undertake the development and application of novel multi-reference electronic structure calculations. This will include but are not limited to Monte Carlo configuration interaction (MCCI), density matrix renormalisation group (DMRG), adaptive configuration interaction (ACI) and coupled cluster (ACC) methods. These will be interfaced directly to new and existing quantum dynamics simulation codes. A close interplay with the dynamics development is expected.Research Associate in Theoretical Chemistry
The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight is a rapidly expanding world-class research team, based on a collaborative partnership with the University of Cambridge and the University of Westminster, with a wide-ranging and engaged group of more than twenty industrial partners and international partners in China, India, Rwanda and South Africa. These Research Associate posts in Agent Based Modelling for Transport Decarbonisation offer the successful candidates an outstanding opportunity to develop their research career, by engaging with a close-knit international community of researchers on a range of well-funded research projects. These are Grade 7 roles, fixed term to end of May 2023Research Associate- Agent Based Modelling for Transport DecarbonisationAdd Job to My Job Selections
PDRA-Knowledge Networks in Industrial DecarbonisationEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Post-doctoral Researcher on “Knowledge Networks in Industrial Decarbonisation” We invite applications for a post-doc researcher to work with a team of experts on the innovation and knowledge networks associated to industrial decarbonization. Our project is funded through UKRI and a £20 million investment on the IDRIC consortium. This is a 12 month fixed term role in the first instance, grade 7 and salary £33.309 – £40,927PDRA-Knowledge Networks in Industrial DecarbonisationAdd Job to My Job Selections
The project is a short 6-month study into the use of a range of optical measurement techniques as the basis for a rapid point-of-care diagnostic test to assist doctors in the treatment of transplant patients.Research Associate in Optical Sensing Technologies for Medical ApplicationsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Public Engagement Co-ordinator 1665Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University is looking to hire a Public Engagement Co-ordinator. The role will involve working on the EPSRC project titled “Serious Coding: A Game Approach to Security for the New Code-Citizens” and join a team of Heriot-Watt researchers in the field of Software Security and Human Computer Interaction (with a specialist interest in serious games).Public Engagement Co-ordinator 1665Add Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate in Safe Conversational AI – 1649Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Applications are sought for a Research Associate post in the Interaction Lab in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences. The Research Assistant will work on the EPSRC project “AISEC: AI Secure and Explainable by Construction” to investigate, develop, and evaluate machine learning approaches for Safe Response Generation techniques for Conversational AI and Multimodal Dialogue Systems.Research Associate in Safe Conversational AI – 1649Add Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor in Physical GeographyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Exciting and challenging opportunity for an Assistant Professor in Physical Geography, with a research and teaching focus on aspects of Quaternary Environmental Change. Of particular interest, on the interplay between environmental change and geomorphological or biological processes in terrestrial and/or freshwater contexts.Assistant Professor in Physical GeographyAdd Job to My Job Selections
Graduate Teaching Assistant – HRM & LawEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Business School wishes to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) to join the Human Resource Management & Law team. This GTA post is intended to support an early career scholar to work towards a PhD while contributing to teaching in the School. This is a Grade 6 role for 48 months, salary £15,703 and 0.5FTE.Graduate Teaching Assistant – HRM & LawAdd Job to My Job Selections
Graduate Teaching Assistant-EBS FinanceEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Business School wishes to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) to join the Finance team. This GTA post is intended to support an early career scholar to work towards a PhD while contributing to teaching in the School.
Graduate Teaching Assistant-EconomicsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Business School wishes to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) to join the Economics subject area. This GTA post is intended to support an early career scholar to work towards a PhD while contributing to teaching in the School. This is a Grade 6 role for 48 months, salary £15,703 and 0.5FTE.Graduate Teaching Assistant-EconomicsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Graduate Teaching Assistant Ops & LogisticsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Business School wishes to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) to join the Operations Management & Logistics team. This GTA post is intended to support an early career scholar to work towards a PhD while contributing to teaching in the School. This is a Grade 6 role for 48 months, salary £15,471 and 0.5FTE, salary £15,703.Graduate Teaching Assistant Ops & LogisticsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Graduate Teaching Assistant – AccountancyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Business School wishes to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) to join the Accounting team. This GTA post is intended to support an early career scholar to work towards a PhD while contributing to teaching in the School. This is a Grade 6 role for 48 months, salary £15,703 and 0.5FTE.Graduate Teaching Assistant – AccountancyAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor of AccountancyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor to Edinburgh Business School in the School of Social Sciences to support the Accountancy subject area. The post holder will provide academic expertise in Accountancy. The post is a Grade 8, salary range £42,149 – £50,296.Assistant Professor of AccountancyAdd Job to My Job Selections
Exciting and challenging opportunity to provide academic leadership and operational management where a community of passionate academics and highly motivated students has been built.Associate Professor and Head of Discipline, Fashion and TextilesAdd Job to My Job Selections
Chair/Associate Professor and Director of Learning and TeachingGalashiels, Selkirkshire, United K
Exciting and challenging opportunity to provide academic leadership in the management and enhancement of learning, teaching and assessment across all modes and locations.Chair/Associate Professor and Director of Learning and TeachingAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor -Malaysia Mathematical and Computer SciencesMalaysia
.Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching Computer Science, especially those with a background in Data Sciences. Successful candidates will be additionally expected to build research over time. The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to launch new degrees in Data Sciences and Computer Science in September 2021, and so a key remit of a successful candidate will be developing new course materials on software engineering suitable for the Malaysia campus, while developing strong links to colleagues at the Scottish and Dubai campuses to deliver high quality learning and teaching, to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students, and to develop research in association with the Academic Schools in the UK.Assistant Professor -Malaysia Mathematical and Computer SciencesAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor-PsychologyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The Psychology Department of the School of Social Sciences is looking to appoint an Assistant Professor for a 12 month contract at 0.5FTE. You will be a member of a strong academic teaching and research staff team. You will liaise closely with colleagues at our Dubai and Malaysia campuses, who will also be delivering programmes to our students. Appointments will be made on the basis of a Teaching & Scholarship post only. Post holders will engage in teaching (approximately 70%), scholarship activities (approximately 10%) and carry out one or more administrative duties (approximately 20%). You will have a demonstrable commitment to teaching (and where appropriate, research/scholarship), along with strong academic credibility and experience of one or more administrative roles. Experience of close collaborative working with other academics and professionals along with highly-developed emotional intelligence, and personal resilience are all essential for this post.Assistant Professor-PsychologyAdd Job to My Job Selections
Associate/Assistant Professor in Mathematics, Statistics or Actuarial Science
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or Actuarial Science. Successful candidates will be expected to build research over time. Successful candidates will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Scottish campuses to deliver high quality learning and teaching, to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students, and to develop research in association with the Academic Schools in the UK.Associate/Assistant Professor in Mathematics, Statistics or Actuarial ScienceAdd Job to My Job Selections
BRL Associate, Assistant Professor in Computer ScienceEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Exciting and challenging opportunity to collaborate, carry out and publish internationally excellent research in your field, particularly in Autonomous Systems or Robotics, with some preference to research in ensuring safety, security, expandability and trustworthiness of autonomous systems.BRL Associate, Assistant Professor in Computer ScienceAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Part Time)Malaysia
To provide the students with knowledge and understanding of the principles and process of Environmental Impact Assessment. At completion of the course students are expected to be able to • Define history of EIA implementation and the stages in the EIA process.
BRL Associate, Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United KingdomExciting and challenging opportunity to collaborate, carry out and publish internationally excellent research in your field, particularly in Autonomous Systems or Robotics, with some preference to research in ensuring safety, security,
Research Intern- Homelessness and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic GroupsUnited Kingdom and 2 more
The award-winning Institute of Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research offers a 9-month paid internship to graduates interested in bringing about positive change by shining a light on the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people facing homelessness and bringing forward solutions to tackle racial discrimination and inequality in housing and homelessness. Given the nature of this project we are particularly interested in receiving applications from suitable applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.Research Intern- Homelessness and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic GroupsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Bistro Supervisor-Oriam & SportEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Oriam is seeking to appoint a Bistro Supervisor. The Bistro Supervisor will support the Department Manager to deliver excellent customer service to squads and facility users. This is a Grade 5 position.Bistro Supervisor-Oriam & SportAdd Job to My Job Selections
Senior Admin Assistant (IBM Programmes)Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Business School is looking to appoint a full-time Administration Assistant to support the postgraduate International Business Management Programmes. The role holder will be providing direct support to the Programme Directors, Placement Coordinators and the student cohort. The role holder provides support to all areas of the IBM Programmes. The role operates as part of a small, dedicated team focused on supporting the student experience. The post holder will be expected to be able to deliver a fair, helpful and timely service to all our students and staff. All the support services within the university are committed to delivering a customer focused service to students, staff and visitors. This is a Grade 5 position.Senior Admin Assistant (IBM Programmes)Add Job to My Job Selections
Senior Admin Assistant-Converge ChallengeEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Converge at Heriot-Watt University is seeking to appoint a Senior Administrative Assistant who will provide operational and some marketing support for Converges’ various commercialisation and business development activities. The work would be focused on delivery of the Converge programme. This is a part-time, fixed term post, 21 hours per week, Grade 5 and salary £22,847 to £26,341 to end December 2022.Senior Admin Assistant-Converge ChallengeAdd Job to My Job Selections
Administrative Executive, Accounts PayableMalaysia
The Administrative Executive, Account Payable – Finance and Administration is responsible for the scope of work that are listed in the Key duties and Responsibilities. The role will be based at the University’s campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia.Administrative Executive, Accounts PayableAdd Job to My Job Selections
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Admissions OfficerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
An exciting time to join our Admissions team that provides administrative support for the UCAS and direct application processes, you will handle applications from point of submission through to enrolment.Admissions OfficerAdd Job to My Job Selections
Executive Education OfficerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The Executive Education Officer will provide support for the selling, marketing and delivery of Executive Education provision, Continuing Professional Development activities (CPD), the Executive MBA, short-courses, workshops and consultancy projects offered by Edinburgh Business School and the School of Social Sciences. The post holder will have responsibility for business development, internal and external marketing, be a main point of contact for the department and report into the Head of Executive Education. This is a Grade 7 role, salary £33,309 to £40,927.Executive Education OfficerAdd Job to My Job Selections
Records ManagerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
We are seeking a Records Manager to work alongside an established team member to plan and implement a detailed Information and Records Management Programme to support the fully revised and updated Information Governance and Records Management Policy (which is currently under development).Records ManagerAdd Job to My Job Selections
Head, Heriot-Watt Global CollegeMalaysia and 2 more
The Heriot-Watt Global College is a new primary academic unit currently under development for launch in 2022/23 academic year. The College will be the academic home for the new Global Foundation Programme for the global Heriot-Watt Group, a new suite of Pre-Master and other on-going academic support and pathway offerings, e.g. the Pre-Sessional English Programmes and the pre Graduate Apprenticeship activities.Head, Heriot-Watt Global CollegeAdd Job to My Job Selections
Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions
The Student Recruitment Service is tasked with developing and implementing the University’s student recruitment strategy. Focusing on ambitious targets for growth in the University’s student numbers, the service promotes Heriot-Watt University to prospective students, teachers, parents and other key stakeholders.Head of Student Recruitment and AdmissionsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant E-Learning Developer (12-Month Contract)Malaysia
With the University moving to Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) as the new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) from September 2021, there is a need to migrate the learning content of the digital foundation programme to Canvas LMS. It is important that the migrated content shall maintain the social constructivist approach adopted throughout the current VLE. We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic candidates for the position of Assistant e-Learning Developer to support and assist academic staff in the migration of the digital foundation courses and learning content from to Canvas. The role will be based at the University’s campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia and will report to the Deputy Provost or his nominee for the duration of the project.Assistant E-Learning Developer (12-Month Contract)Add Job to My Job Selections
Programme Director, EmPOWER ProgrammeMalaysia
The EmPOWER programme is an innovative programme that encourages its students to hone their soft skills. It is a four-level structured programme that is aimed at future-proofing graduates, to unleash their potential and to prepare them to stand out and have an impact in a highly uncertain world. For more information, please visit https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/about/positive-education/empower.htmProgramme Director, EmPOWER ProgrammeAdd Job to My Job Selections
Senior Technician in ElectronicsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Seeking an experienced electronics technician to provide design, construction and fabrication support in the production and maintenance of specialised bespoke laboratory equipment in the Institute of Geoenergy Engineering.Senior Technician in ElectronicsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Applications Developer-Student Applications & Data TeamEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Reporting to the Technical Lead, the Applications Developer will work with colleagues within the Student Application and Data Team, within the Global Information Services and across the University to help support and develop a range of software systems. Some of these are bespoke applications; others are off-the-shelf systems requiring extensive customisation/configuration. Working as part of a small team, you will have strong knowledge of C#, SQL Server and ASP.NET (or equivalent technologies), and have good web front-end coding skills (knowledge of Angular framework is a plus). Training will be given as required, including a LinkedInLearning subscription for on-the-job training. A helpful, friendly manner when working with end-users is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your software skills as part of a small, dynamic team. This is a Grade 7 role, salary £33,309 to £40,927.Applications Developer-Student Applications & Data TeamAdd Job to My Job Selections
Robotarium ManagerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The Robotarium Manager will play a significant role in establishing The National Robotarium as a globally recognised and significant organisationRobotarium ManagerAdd Job to My Job Selections
Robotarium Chief Operating OfficerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The Chief Operating Officer is a full-time role within Heriot-Watt University and will play a significant role in establishing The National Robotarium as a globally recognised and significant organisation.Robotarium Chief Operating OfficerAdd Job to My Job Selections
Fire Safety Manager-Health & Safety-11625Midlothian, United Kingdom
ased at our Edinburgh Campus, SafeGuarding Services seeks to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and dynamic individual to join the team in the role of Fire Safety Manager.Fire Safety Manager-Health & Safety-11625Add Job to My Job Selections
IDRIC Communications and Marketing ManagerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The Communications & Marketing Manager will develop and drive all communications and marketing activities for IDRIC including brand recognition, advertising, online content, social media and the communications and marketing strategy. They will also lead all PR and external communications as well as event management. This is a fixed term contract at Grade 7, salary £32,817 to £40,322.IDRIC Communications and Marketing ManagerAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Data Protection Officer 1666Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Heriot-Watt University is recruiting an Assistant Data Protection Officer for a three-year post during an exciting period of digital transformation. The role holder will provide additional data protection and information governance capacity to support the University and ensure that we keep